We want to know- what was your favorite story this month? Here are the top posts for March 2023: March 3, 1955-Peter Makarewicz Goes on Trial Next Monday in Murder … Continue reading Poll-Favorite “This Day In Norwood History” Article of March 2023
Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-March 15, 2013
Ray Martin. Seven teams pursued the prospect. The Red Sox even sent a scout to Ray Martin’s Norwood High School prom, In 1943, Norwood High School senior Ray Martin pitched … Continue reading Ray Martin; Norwood Star Pitched to Babe Ruth, Played for Boston Braves-March 15, 2013
Babe Ruth All-Stars Stage Dramatic Sixth-Inning Comeback-July 24, 1979
Trailing late in the game, the Norwood Babe Ruth All-Star team rallied with a three-run sixth inning to defeat Arlington 11-10 at Trum Field.
Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-March 21, 1972
1972 Norwood High School Hockey Team - State Champions Row 1: F. Baglione, D. Bayer, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, P. Battles, B. Lawrie, G. Walker. Row 2: Head … Continue reading Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-March 21, 1972
Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-March 14, 1972
COMES THE DELUGE — Arlington goalie Chuck Cremens stands dejectedly in the midst of paper fallout. Storm came after Norwood’sGreg Walker scored at the 35-second mark of the first period … Continue reading Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-March 14, 1972
All-American Tip Big Assist For Tom Brannelly-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
It took a two-time All-America center named Art Chisholm of Arlington, who never played goal in his life, to make a key change in the playing style of Northeastern University … Continue reading All-American Tip Big Assist For Tom Brannelly-This Day in Norwood History-January 11, 1962
Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-January 11, 1959
Special Ceremonies Planned Week Apart DEDICATION—Members of the elementary schools building committee Inspect the stage at the Prescott School as they tour the premises In preparation for formal dedication cere* … Continue reading Prescott School Dedication Plans Set-January 11, 1959
George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915
Would Remedy Long Routing of Freight for Nearby Places. All Transportation to Be Under One Company. October 29, 1915 map of the proposed Eastern Terminal Railway, which would have connected … Continue reading George Willett Proposed Greater Boston Terminal Zone-This Day In Norwood History-February 2, 1915